Cardinal Booster Club is not solely a financial organization, but much of the club's contribution to John Paul II Hight School is driven through financial support of CBC's member organizations and the broader John Paul II High School community. In an effort to foster transparency this page will provide insight into how funds are taken in and disbursed across the JPIIHS community.
To understand how CBC finances are structured, it's helpful to think of CBC accounts across three purposes:
CBC General Fund (Big Booster)
Individual member organization accounts
CBC Concessions
For more insight into specific CBC financial policies, please visit the Finance FAQ page
Primary sources of income
sales of CBC All Sports Pass
Secondary sources of income
Spirit wear sales
ad hoc fundraisers
Examples of types of expenses
Expenses are planned annually and set in each year's fiscal budget which may change from year to year.
50% contribution back to JPIIHS from standard Multi-Sports Pass sales
JPII community building events or service projects
Subsidies toward various sports performance programs
Contributions toward championship recognition like team banners or championship rings
Ad hoc campus requests for repair, replacement of equipment
Grants supporting JPIIHS community events
Primary sources of income
Participation fees collected for each student
Concessions revenue share
Organization specific fundraising
Typical expenses
For an explanation of allowable expense, please refer to CBC financial policy.
Expenses vary significantly by the type of organization. The most typical types of expenses are:
Meals provided to students when it's impractical to go home and return to school before a mandatory team competition or event
Practice apparel (typically anything owned by the student and not returned at the end of the season)
Value added items like goodie bags, senior banners, etc...
Primary source of income
Sale of food & drink
50% to CBC concessions to cover future cost of goods sold and equipment upkeep
50% to the member organization staffing the concessions venue
Typical Expenses
Cost of goods sold (food & drink)
Revenue share with member organization who staffed concessions at a given event.
Replair and replacement of food service equipment
Athletic teams and fine arts organizations are funded by both JPII High School and Cardinal Booster Club. Both school and CBC work closely together to meet the needs of each CBC member organization. In general terms,
The school typically funds the things each organization needs to compete. This may include items like:
Uniforms (if not paid for and owned by the student)
Equipment like balls, goals, weights
Coach stipends
Pay for officials, clock operators, etc.
Transportation to TAPPS competitions
Cardinal Booster Club typically funds the "extras" that enhance our student and fan experiences. Funding for these items is typically taken from the membership fees that each sport/fine art collects from each student. This includes, but is not limited to:
Practice Apparel (if owned by the student)
Pre-competition meals
Senior posters
End of season Banquets
This is not a comprehensive guide and is subject to change at any time.